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Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Do you prefer wearing Gadgets or Running Naked?

When running, are you the type of person that has gadgets hanging from every limb? I prefer running with water, GPS watch, and an IPOD. I believe choice of gadgets is all about the type of running experience you want to have. Many people prefer what I call "running naked." Running naked is kind of like being granola--you prefer nature and want to enjoy the sound of your feet hitting the pavement. The belief is that there is no need to spend your hard earned money on gadgets, when running should be an experience that stands on its own. I'm on the other end of the spectrum. I prefer a little Eminem blaring in my ear for a pick me up and checking mile splits along the way. Tracking the data allows me to keep motivated while showing me the progress that I'm making over a period of time. I also need my water along the way and a headlight when running at night. At the end of the day, I guess its all about choice, taste, individual preference, and the type of running experience that you prefer.

4 comments:

I run with gadgets: an iPod and GPS watch. I like hearing tunes as I run. I tried just using the iPod Nike kit, but its not very accurate in my opinion, so I bought a Garmin 305 GPS watch to keep accurate track of my runs.

I run with a gadget: GPS watch. I do run "naked" every so often, either because it's just a run for the enjoyment of running or I left my Garmin [accidentally] at home. I don't run with music for a few reasons: I can't wear headphones when running in uniform (military), I use my breathing and the sound of my footsteps for pacing and form, and I like the sounds of the environment around me.